CReAM@RFBerlin – the Centre for Research and Analysis on Migration – advances and disseminates empirical research on migration, bringing together work conducted across RFBerlin.
CReAM also serves as a knowledge hub for policymakers and the wider public. We compile and present data on migration in Europe and around the world, address key questions in the public debate, track new research, and synthesise evidence on the economic and social outcomes of migrant and native-born populations.
CReAM@RFBerlin is directed by Prof. Christian Dustmann (University College London) and Prof. Tommaso Frattini (University of Milan).
CReAM Reports
Data-driven reports on migration and related economic and social trends, highlighting the latest developments across Europe and beyond.

No. 5/26 - June 2026
The Refugee Population in Europe in 2025: A Decade of Growth Comes to a Halt
The rapid growth of Europe's refugee population has come to an end. Drawing on new UNHCR data, this report shows how falling asylum inflows, the naturalisation of earlier refugee cohorts in Germany, and a reform of temporary protection in Italy are reshaping refugee numbers.
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No. 3/26 - April 2026
The Immigrant Population in the European Union: Growth, Concentration and Dispersion
The EU hosts a record 64 million foreign-born residents, with migration continuing to grow strongly, though unevenly across countries. While Germany and Spain dominate in absolute numbers, smaller Member States often face greater relative pressure.
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No. 2/25 - April 2025
The Immigrant Population in the European Union
The EU’s foreign-born population reached over 63 million in 2024 (14.1%), driven by non-EU inflows and post-2022 surges. Germany remains the main destination, with most immigrants of working age and uneven distribution across countries.
View reportWant to understand the data? Check out our the Migration Data Explorer
Migration is one of the defining topics of our time, yet the data behind it is often scattered and hard to compare. The Migration Data Explorer brings together figures from leading official sources, including Eurostat, the European Social Survey, UNHCR, and the UK Office for National Statistics, and harmonises them in one accessible dashboard.
Explore migration stocks and flows, refugee and asylum statistics, labour market and integration outcomes, and attitudes towards migration through interactive maps and graphs. You can also download ready-made country factsheets with the key indicators at a glance. The platform is regularly updated with the latest official releases, so you’re always working with current and reliable figures.
Research
CReAM's research examines migration from different perspectives, from its economic and social impacts to the integration of migrants and the policies and politics that shape migration. Across these areas, our researchers draw on a wide range of empirical methods and the latest methodological advances to produce rigorous research to the highest international standards.
Discussion papers on migration and related topics
Papers presenting ongoing research and new findings, ahead of formal publication.
Publications on migration and related topics
A collection of peer-reviewed articles on migration and related economic and social issues, published in academic journals.
News and mentions
CReAM research regularly features in national and international media, helping to inform public debate on migration, labour markets, and related policy issues.
Materials for the press
Find press materials for use in media coverage and publications.







